US Bridges

LA Loma Avenue over Dry Creek & Morton ST

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.8 MI NE of Yosemite Bl · Structure no. 38C0128

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,738
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Loma Avenue over Dry Creek & Morton ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying LA Loma Avenue over Dry Creek & Morton ST in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,738 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,035 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Loma Avenue
CrossesDry Creek & Morton ST
Location0.8 MI NE of Yosemite Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.6435, -120.98476
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,738 (2007)
Projected traffic35,035 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Loma Avenue over Dry Creek & Morton ST built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Loma Avenue over Dry Creek & Morton ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does LA Loma Avenue over Dry Creek & Morton ST carry?

About 16,738 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is LA Loma Avenue over Dry Creek & Morton ST?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA Loma Avenue over Dry Creek & Morton ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.